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~From the desk of Azrael the Advocate, Supreme Warlord of the Excessively Armed Empire of Automagfreek~

Greetings to all.

I am proud to announce on behalf of the regional brotherhood of Gholgoth that we have designated a significant portion of territory south of our region as protected territory that will be open to all. 'Gholgoth Minor' as it is called, is a place where nations interested in joining Gholgoth itself but do not meet the strict entry requirements can call home. Over time if a nation proves itself to be a productive regional member, then they will be offered a position within the elite ranks of our illustrious brotherhood.

Gholgoth Minor will be under the full protection of its parent region, and will receive all the economic and military benefits one could hope for. We invite all to settle in this new region and make themselves at home, though we do have several guidlines we would like all newcomers to respect.

Don't go looking for trouble.

Respect your region mates and be at their service.

Quite simple really. And with that, I officially announce Gholgoth Minor to be open for settlement by all. However, we will not allow established states to build colonies within this new region, one must either reside within Gholgoth Minor or not at all. The only exception being the current lords of Gholgoth itself, who may establish colonies for the sake of maintaining order and establishing relations with those who choose to call this new place home.


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Azrael the Advocate
-Supreme Warlord of AMF-

In the interest of establishing new relations, allies, and friends Zackaroth has been moved to the region of Gholgoth Minor. Since we haven’t been involved much in any region, I believe it is time Zackaroth finds its own region to call home. I’d like to thank Azrael for granting Zackaroth this chance. Hopefully our two nations can form a secure and beneficial relation that can reward both our people.

Aimless von Strangaild, High Leader of Zackaroth

Much like you Zackaroth, I've not done much but park my butt...so here's a warm Neuvo Nihongo welcome...

"Konnichiwa ya'll and care for a Shiner Hefeweizen?"

And Muy Domo's to Azrael!

"Good evening, and welcome to Imperial News Network, your choice for the news you need. Today, citizens of Korronis turned out by the thousands to show support for Supreme Pontifex Cyrius Vua'kre's mass sacrifice to the Dragon. This sacrifice was particularly notable in its being composed entirely of former Doomani civilians, who until recently lived among us. All viewers should note that a bounty has been offered for Doomani living in the Empire of a thousand denarii per head.

"In other news, Lord Azrael of Automagfreek today announced Gholgoth's decision to allow foreign nations to settle in the vast and hitherto largely ignored hinterland of Gholgoth Minor. There was some controversy over the requirements to enter: under the current restrictions, Communist, Doomani-aligned, and other degenerate states are welcome to enter at will. Despite this, however, the Imperial Council agreed today to purchase over sixty million acres in Gholgoth Minor and send a colonization party to begin making the area into a proper territory of the Empire. Certainly something to keep an eye on.

"In other news, strikes by the coal miners of Kshar were prevented today..."

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OFFICIAL IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

We feel it is necessary to clarify our recent approval of the purchase and settlement of millions of acres of land. Gholgoth Minor, while hardly terra incognita, is a developing area and will, the gods willing, soon be inhabited by many friends of Gholgoth who seek a safe and prosperous homeland, under the aegis of our great alliance. Therefore, we seek to establish a presence in the area, from which we may extend the hand of friendship and cooperation to our neighbors there, as well as to extend the presence of our mighty Empire further across the gods' creation.

Signed,
Abram Vidann, Minister of Foreign Affairs

OOC: Quick question, what about setting up a small province in Gholgoth Minor? You see, under Operation: Diocletian Imperium, I am trying to spread my "homeland" out across the major regions (Nova Europa, Gholgoth, Haven, etc.) to strengthen the nation as a whole and take things off a Vancentric way of life. Also, with your recent actions, I feel you are worth of the title, Pax Gholgothorum (Latin: Golgothic Peace).

OOC: Quick question, what about setting up a small province in Gholgoth Minor? You see, under Operation: Diocletian Imperium, I am trying to spread my "homeland" out across the major regions (Nova Europa, Gholgoth, Haven, etc.) to strengthen the nation as a whole and take things off a Vancentric way of life. Also, with your recent actions, I feel you are worth of the title, Pax Gholgothorum (Latin: Golgothic Peace).

OOC: Why, thank you for the compliment :p

OOC: Quick question, what about setting up a small province in Gholgoth Minor? You see, under Operation: Diocletian Imperium, I am trying to spread my "homeland" out across the major regions (Nova Europa, Gholgoth, Haven, etc.) to strengthen the nation as a whole and take things off a Vancentric way of life. Also, with your recent actions, I feel you are worth of the title, Pax Gholgothorum (Latin: Golgothic Peace).

Quite simple really. And with that, I officially announce Gholgoth Minor to be open for settlement by all. However, we will not allow established states to build colonies within this new region; one must either reside within Gholgoth Minor or not at all, the only exception being the current lords of Gholgoth itself, who may establish colonies for the sake of maintaining order and establishing relations with those who choose to call this new place home.

[OOC: I guess that's a "no."]

[OOC: I guess that's a "no."]

OOC: I specified province, not colony. I would give this place full representation, have it be roughly as Great Vantania, and incorporate it as much as possible. A Hawaii to my United States, if you will.

TWSP: You're welcome.

OOC: The idea is to have people physically move their RPing nation into the region, like Gholgoth. I don't want everyone and their grandpa simply snatching up land for colonies, provinces, whatever.

Bump for interest.

Bump for interest.

What he said.

Well, folks, here we are. Regional recruitment/advertisements definitely belong in the Gameplay forum, not in II.

On the other hand, roleplay does not belong in the Gameplay forum. What I'm going to suggest is that in the future, when you want to get the word out in the RP forums about a new region you've created, work the news into other roleplay. Have one of your characters think about or mention it. Or just have them hear about it on the news, etc. Y'all are creative problem solvers. I'm sure you can come up with something that doesn't violate the rules.

If you want to put up a thread specifically for the purpose of notifying others about the region, then it's going to belong in Gameplay, and it should be OOC.

If you don't like that things currently work this way and think you should be allowed to have roleplayed region ads in II, then suggest that change to the rules in the Moderation forum. I can't speak for the other Mods, but I'm open to the idea.

NationStates Forum Moderator
HotRodia

Well, folks, here we are. Regional recruitment/advertisements definitely belong in the Gameplay forum, not in II.

On the other hand, roleplay does not belong in the Gameplay forum. What I'm going to suggest is that in the future, when you want to get the word out in the RP forums about a new region you've created, work the news into other roleplay. Have one of your characters think about or mention it. Or just have them hear about it on the news, etc. Y'all are creative problem solvers. I'm sure you can come up with something that doesn't violate the rules.

If you want to put up a thread specifically for the purpose of notifying others about the region, then it's going to belong in Gameplay, and it should be OOC.

If you don't like that things currently work this way and think you should be allowed to have roleplayed region ads in II, then suggest that change to the rules in the Moderation forum. I can't speak for the other Mods, but I'm open to the idea.

NationStates Forum Moderator
HotRodia

[And here I thought we were snagging ourselves a mod...]

Official Message: Department of World Settlement (East Ying)
To: All whom it may concern

My fellow nationstates,
It is a great honor to speak before those of Gholgoth, and those of it's minor region. I would like to present before your highnesses, some points of concern that have come to our attention. In full awareness, I would like to quote from your original message "We invite all to settle in this new region...". Note the word "all". If it is open to all, is it not open to colonization powers? The statement that i quoted also contradicts your 'no-colony' rule. So, may ask, why write something that contradicts yourself? We would also like to point out something... Why did you "protect" your southern part of your region? Usually, when there is a good piece of land, you would settle it, and correct me if I'm wrong.
Sincerely,
Ko Bang
Head of The East Ying Department of World Settlement (TEYDWS)

EDIT: Also, I would like to build a colony in your region for these purposes:
To have a port to help bring up the economy of your sub region
To aid in military support to the region if they need it
To maintain PEACEFUL relationships with those in the region
To establish means of contact world-wide

Official Message: Department of World Settlement (East Ying)
To: All whom it may concern

My fellow nationstates,
It is a great honor to speak before those of Gholgoth, and those of it's minor region. I would like to present before your highnesses, some points of concern that have come to our attention. In full awareness, I would like to quote from your original message "We invite all to settle in this new region...". Note the word "all". If it is open to all, is it not open to colonization powers? The statement that i quoted also contradicts your 'no-colony' rule. So, may ask, why write something that contradicts yourself? We would also like to point out something... Why did you "protect" your southern part of your region? Usually, when there is a good piece of land, you would settle it, and correct me if I'm wrong.
Sincerely,
Ko Bang
Head of The East Ying Department of World Settlement (TEYDWS)

EDIT: Also, I would like to build a colony in your region for these purposes:
To have a port to help bring up the economy of your sub region
To aid in military support to the region if they need it
To maintain PEACEFUL relationships with those in the region
To establish means of contact world-wide

It is open to all.

All who wish to devote themselves fully to Gholgoth's banner. Not claim land and plant a flag so they can later beat their chest and say "I'm part of Gholgoth." It's a commitment, not an opportunity to grab land. The nations of Gholgoth are indeed free to colonize the lands of Gholgoth Minor, if they so wish. Most probably will not, as they have enough land as it is.

[And here I thought we were snagging ourselves a mod...]

Sadly, I don't generally have much time for RP anymore, or you would probably be snagging one of my RP puppets.

*puts on Modhat*

In any case, this thread is now being moved back to II as a result of a new ruling (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13190418&postcount=6).

NationStates Forum Moderator
HotRodia